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Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne guided tour

Join us on a guided tour of one of the jewels of the North Coast as we take you round the Earl Bishop Hervey’s estate.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Join us on a walk through time and history along side a Hervey Heritage Trust guide. The journey will take you through Earl Bishop Hervey's gardens, his ‘castle’ and you will have exclusive access to the cliff top Mussenden Temple and hear all about its history. View the breath-taking miles of beaches, watch the Atlantic waves lap along Inishowen and on a clear day spot the Scottish coastline.

This walk and talk is run in partnership between the Hervey Heritage Society and the National Trust.

The walk will last two hours

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £15.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for older children

Meeting point

Bishop's Gate Entrance

What to bring and wear

Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.

Accessibility

The walk will involve uneven terrain and steps

Other

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour . Please wear adequate clothing and footwear as the weather is changeable.

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